Press Release -
'One Racing'
The Industry Task Force has released its report on the future governance of the racing industry.  The report calls for the creation of a new organisation "Racing and Wagering New Zealand" which would replace the NZRB, NZTR, NZHR and NZGR.  Read the full report
here




33rd Asian Racing Conference

9-15 April 2010
Sydney
Australia

Click here for full details or visit www.arcsydney2010.com.au


2008 NZ Studbook Vol XXX1 now available.  Click here for information

 

Click here to order your copy of this well-researched and written story of Dan O'Brien: the Original Owner of Carbine.

Published by Stony Rises Run 2008

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Thorndon Mile winner Wall Street (Montjeu - Villa Wanda) adds another chapter to NZTBA member Jo Wilding's success story.

Read full story here >>>>

 

 

Wednesday 13th January 2010
PRESS RELEASE
NZTBA President Peter Francis has today released the response of the recent membership survey on the 'One Racing' report prepared by the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing taskforce in late November. 
Read more>>>

 


'Establishing a Breed to Race Incentive' 
The NZTBA Council has submitted a paper to NZTR which
outlines an incentive scheme designed to significantly increase current levels of racehorse participation. The proposal is still under consideration.
Click
here to download the full proposal

 

UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY

We are currently updating members' details including email addresses and new address post codes.  You can do this on-line: please email Janine Wallace with this information.


 

2009-2010 NZTBA NATIONAL STAFF & COUNCIL

Chief Executive:            Michael Martin
Office Manager:            Sally Cassels-Brown
Membership Secretary:  Janine Wallace

                                    
COUNCIL
Northern Region:     Peter Francis, Mark Chitty, 
                             Chris Luoni, Vicki Pascoe, John Thompson
Central Region:        Murray Brenton-Rule, John O'Brien, John Fokerd
Southern Region:     Ray Dennis, Peter Hutt
Studmaster Branch:  Mark Baker

President               Peter Francis
Vice President        Mark Chitty
Treasurer               John Fokerd

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the 2009 Register of Thoroughbred Stallions
A-Z Diary and 
free website listings
and much more

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The 2009 Register of Thoroughbred Stallions is now available and is included in the membership package.

 

IMPORT HEALTH STANDARDS
The introduction on 6th January of the new Import Health Standards is a welcome relief for everyone concerned.
To read the full story click HERE

 

 

Horse Breeding Lecture Series to be held on Thursday 28th January.  All members cordially invited.  Click here for details 

 


 

NZTBA Diary 

 


Thursday 28th January at 4pm:
Karaka Sales Complex

     Mini Symposium 
"Veterinary Aspects of Thoroughbred Breeding"  
with guest speakers Twink Allen, Sandra Wilsher and Lee Morris 
 
All members welcome

Click here for more information


Feb 2010 NZ Bloodstock
Yearling Sale Series:
Feb 1-2nd: Premier Sale 2010
Feb 3-5th: Select Sale
Feb 7th: Festival Sale 
click here for the Blueblood Karaka Sales review

Wednesday, 17th February
Central Districts Branch AGM
Awapuni Racecourse, 7.30pm
All welcome



 

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